How to Pronounce "economist"
word
ee-KAH-nuh-mist
ik-ON-uh-mist
Definition
An economist is a person who studies or has expert knowledge about how money, goods, and services are produced, distributed, and used in society.
IPA Transcription
American English
iˈkɑnəmɪst/, /ɪˈkɑnəmɪst
British English
ɪkˈɒnəmˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-KAH-nuh-mist
UK
ik-ON-uh-mist
Listen in Context
My brother wants to be an economist when he grows up.
The economist explained the reason for rising prices.
Anna studies hard to become an economist.
I've always admired that economist who writes for the newspaper.